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P884 ACY

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,438 mi
Last recorded161,438 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP884 ACY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 161,438 miles

front and rear suspension components rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2017 161,399 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2016 152,537 miles

all suspension components and underside in a rusty condition

exhaust in a poor condition

Fail 22 Jul 2016 152,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all suspension components and underside in a rusty condition

exhaust in a poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2015 144,286 miles

all suspension components in a rusty condition

Fail 3 Aug 2015 144,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 28 Jul 2014 133,026 miles

both front and rear suspensions in a rusty condition

grease around o/s inner drive shaft gaiter

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 121,851 miles

front and rear suspension in a rusty condition

front andi roll bar link arm joints worn

front brake pads worn

front exhaust joint clamp in a rusty condition

front power steering clamp insecure

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter leaking grease

o/s/r sill rusty

oil leak

rattle on exhaust

Pass 7 Jan 2013 115,429 miles

grease around o/s inner drive shaft gaiter

slight play in both front link arm joints

suspension components rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2012 103,576 miles

front brake pads worn

rear silencer in poor condition

rear suspension and o/s/r floor rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2012 103,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

emissions not tested

rear suspension and o/s/r floor rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2011 90,487 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 77,862 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 77,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 61,924 miles

Oil leak

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,467 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 39,161 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 39,161 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P884 ACY is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P884 ACY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P884 ACY registered?

P884 ACY is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P884 ACY safe to buy?

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